2022-2023 NBL Depth Charts
February 7, 2023
Lachlan Barker
- Nationality: AUS
- Date of Birth: 14/07/96
- Place of Birth: Somerset (TAS)
- Position: GRD
- Height (CM): 188
- Weight (KG): 83
- Junior Assoc: TAS - Penguin
- College:
- NBL DEBUT: 25/01/22
- AGE AT DEBUT: 25
- LAST NBL GAME: 30/11/24
- AGE AT LAST GAME: 28
- NBL History: Sydney 2019 | South East Melbourne 2022 | Melbourne 2023 | Tasmania 2024-25 | Cairns 2026
- Championships: 1
- Tasmania (2024)
BIO: Lachlan Barker grew up in the northern Tasmanian town of Somerset, where he started his basketball with the Penguin Basketball Club .
NBL EXPERIENCE
Lachlan Barker made his NBL debut with the South East Melbourne Phoenix at 25 years of age. He went scoreless in his first NBL game.
South East Melbourne Phoenix sought to build on their first-ever Finals appearance by re-signing head coach Simon Mitchell to a one-year deal and retaining key players, including Kyle Adnam, Ryan Broekhoff, Izayah Le’Afa, and Mitch Creek. To offset the departures of Keifer Sykes (to the NBA) and Yanni Wetzell (to New Zealand), the team bolstered their roster with the additions of Tohi Smith-Milner, Zhou Qi, Zach Hankins, and Xavier Munford.
The Phoenix started strong, winning three of their first four games. However, injuries to Zhou Qi and Ryan Broekhoff midway through the season significantly impacted their performance. As a result, South East Melbourne struggled in the second half, winning just six of their final 14 games to finish with a 15-13 record, placing sixth on the ladder. Despite the challenges, a season highlight came when they defeated Perth in overtime (102–100), ending the Wildcats’ 35-year playoff streak.
Amid injury and COVID-19-related absences, the Phoenix utilized several replacement players, including Lachlan Barker, who joined mid-season. Over 14 games, including one start, Barker averaged 2.6 points, 0.7 rebounds, and 0.3 assists. His standout performance came in February against the Sydney Kings, where he scored a season-high 14 points.
Lachie Barker is providing a serious spark ⚡️
In his first NBL career start, the @NBL1 star has 10 first-half points to lead the @SEMelbPhoenix #NBL22 live on @ESPNAusNZ + @kayosports pic.twitter.com/GUOulMYJj5— The NBL (@NBL) February 10, 2022
MELBOURNE UNITED
2022/23
Barker joined Melbourne United as a nominated replacement player during the 2022/23 NBL season, appearing in 15 games. While his role was limited, Barker continued to showcase his ability to contribute when called upon.
TASMANIA JACKJUMPERS
2023/24
Barker joined the Tasmania JackJumpers early in the 2023/24 season as a replacement player. CEO Jorrick Chivers praised his addition, stating:
“Lachlan adds depth to our backcourt as a creator and proven scorer at the NBL1 level. He has had to work hard his whole career to get opportunities at the NBL level, and that fits perfectly with the JackJumpers DNA. He wants to prove he belongs at this level, and we are excited to get him into our group.”
Barker’s ability to adapt and provide depth to multiple NBL teams underscores his determination and hard-working nature, aligning with the JackJumpers’ values. His signing reinforced Tasmania’s commitment to building a competitive and resilient team culture.
Lachlan Barker currently plays for the Cairns Taipans and has played 76 games in his NBL career. He has averaged 3 points, 0.8 rebounds, and 0.6 assists since entering the league in 2021.
NBL TOTAL STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 29 | Cairns | 9-24 (9) | 26 | 313.5 | 116 | 31 | 32 | 23 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 25 | 40 | 91 | 44% | 14 | 40 | 35% | 22 | 26 | 85% | 56% | 52% | 18 |
| 2024-25 | 28 | Tasmania | 13-16 (7) | 10 | 61.3 | 20 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 21 | 38% | 4 | 10 | 40% | 0 | 2 | 0% | 46% | 48% | 5 |
| 2023-24 | 27 | Tasmania | 16-12 (3) | 11 | 58.7 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 5 | 14 | 36% | 1 | 7 | 14% | 3 | 5 | 60% | 43% | 39% | 4 |
| 2022-23 | 26 | Melbourne | 15-13 (7) | 15 | 154.5 | 43 | 14 | 8 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 40 | 33% | 8 | 23 | 35% | 9 | 12 | 75% | 47% | 43% | 10 |
| 2021-22 | 25 | South East Melbourne | 15-13 (6) | 14 | 106.9 | 36 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 34 | 41% | 3 | 10 | 30% | 5 | 6 | 83% | 49% | 46% | 14 | Totals | 76 | 695 | 229 | 62 | 52 | 34 | 28 | 14 | 1 | 36 | 61 | 80 | 200 | 40.0% | 30 | 90 | 33.3% | 39 | 51 | 76.5% | 51% | 48% | 14 |
NBL PER GAME STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 29 | Cairns | 9-24 (9) | 26 | 12.1 | 4.5 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 3.5 | 44% | 0.5 | 1.5 | 35% | 0.8 | 1.0 | 85% | 56% | 52% | 18 |
| 2024-25 | 28 | Tasmania | 13-16 (7) | 10 | 6.1 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 2.1 | 38% | 0.4 | 1.0 | 40% | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0% | 46% | 48% | 5 |
| 2023-24 | 27 | Tasmania | 16-12 (3) | 11 | 5.3 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 36% | 0.1 | 0.6 | 14% | 0.3 | 0.5 | 60% | 43% | 39% | 4 |
| 2022-23 | 26 | Melbourne | 15-13 (7) | 15 | 10.3 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 2.7 | 33% | 0.5 | 1.5 | 35% | 0.6 | 0.8 | 75% | 47% | 43% | 10 |
| 2021-22 | 25 | South East Melbourne | 15-13 (6) | 14 | 7.6 | 2.6 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 2.4 | 41% | 0.2 | 0.7 | 30% | 0.4 | 0.4 | 83% | 49% | 46% | 14 | Total | 76 | 9.1 | 3.0 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 2.6 | 40.0% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 33.3% | 0.4 | 1.2 | 76.5% | 51% | 48% | 14 |
CAREER HIGHS
| POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 14 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
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STATE LEAGUE EXPERIENCE
- North West Tasmania (2014–2018, 2025) | Frankston (2019–2024)
Barker joined North West Tasmania for the 2014 SEABL season, beginning a first stint with the Thunder that ran from 2014 to 2018. During those North West Tasmania years he developed into a regular backcourt contributor, with local match reports crediting him with 17 points in a 2016 SEABL win over Kilsyth and a team-high 22 points in a 2018 game against Sandringham.
Barker joined Frankston for the 2019 NBL1 South season and quickly became part of the Blues core in the league’s inaugural year. Frankston’s 2021 club release noted that in 2019 he averaged 13.6 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game, shot 42 percent from three-point range, led the team at 87 percent from the foul line, started all 22 games, and later earned selection for the 2019 NBL1 All-Stars squad at the NBL Blitz.
Barker returned to Frankston for the 2021 NBL1 South season after the cancelled 2020 campaign rolled his commitment over, and early in that season he produced 26 points against Bendigo and 23 points against Dandenong. He remained with the Blues into 2022 and was a part of the Frankston squad that won the 2022 NBL1 South championship. Frankston then advanced to the NBL1 national championship game but lost to the Rockingham Flames, while Barker was named to the 2022 NBL1 National Finals All-Star Five after averaging 24 points, 3.3 assists and 3.0 rebounds across the event. Later league coverage also identified him as Frankston’s 2022 leading scorer.
Barker returned to play for Frankston for the 2023 NBL1 South season where he averaged 13 points, 3 assists and 3 rebounds per game. He backed that up with another strong year in 2024, when official NBL1 reports placed him at 16.6 points, 2.4 assists and just under 2 rebounds per game across 22 games for a Frankston side that finished second and then fell in the preliminary final after Eltham’s late game-winner ended the Blues’ season.
For 2025, official NBL1 and North West Thunder announcements place Barker back with North West Tasmania rather than Frankston, so the provided 2025 Frankston note conflicts with league records. Barker returned home to the Thunder for the 2025 NBL1 South season, with later NBL1 reporting crediting him with 18.5 points, 3.7 assists and 3.1 rebounds per game, while game reports from that season included 29 points and 4 assists against Sandringham and 16 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists against Hobart.
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
- India - Delhi Dribblers (2025)
Barker joined Delhi Dribblers for the 2025 Indian National Basketball League season in India and led the league in scoring at 22.3 points per game.
He remained with Delhi Dribblers in 2025 and scored 25 points in an 88–84 win over Mumbai Titans on 16 February 2025.
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